About | Community | Sign In or Create Account GodYouTVRadioMagazineStore Subscribe Now Current IssueMagazine ArticlesLetter to the EditorSubscribe NowDaily DevotionDevotional Archives Magazine > Content Dealing With Distractions Read | Nehemiah 1:1-2:20 When Nehemiah was cupbearer to the king, his heart was deeply troubled by news of the Israelites’ plight and the condition of their city. With the king’s permission, he set out to rebuild Jerusalem. He encountered obstacles but refused to be distracted from the task. His example shows the importance of . . . • Being in the center of God’s will. When Nehemiah cried out to God about his brothers back home and the city’s state of disrepair, the Lord showed him exactly what to do. God also caused the king to be favorably disposed toward the request and to provide all that was needed. Knowing we are where God wants us to be will give us confidence to handle trials without being sidetracked. • Remembering what the goal is. Nehemiah knew that the Lord’s priority for him was to rebuild the city. God has planned things for us to do, too, and His work is always of great value. We are not to underestimate our part in it, no matter how small it seems to us. • Accomplishing each task. Following every crisis, Nehemiah returned to the task at hand. By remembering the Lord’s goal, we will stay in our God-appointed place, carry out each step, and remain on course. • Identifying our distractions. Those who seek to interrupt our work, divert our attention, or attack us personally are not from God. With the Father’s help, Nehemiah recognized whom to heed and whom to ignore. For the most part, distractions originate outside of ourselves. Who or what usually distracts you? Copyright 2014 In Touch Ministries, Inc. All rights reserved. intouch.org. In Touch grants permission to print for personal use only. Print Page Add a comment Log in or create an account to post a comment Rate It: 12345 Comment: 2000 characters remaining SUBMIT COMMENT SHARE ON FACEBOOKFACEBOOKSHARE ON TWITTERTWITTERSHARE ON GOOGLE_FOLLOWGOOGLE SHARE ON YOUTUBEYOUTUBEMORE SHARING SERVICESSHARESHARE ON EMAILEMAILSHARE ON PRINTPRINT TEXT SIZE AboutAbout Dr. Charles StanleyAbout In TouchBoard of DirectorsDr. Stanleys Speaking EngagementsWhat We BelieveIn Touch InternationalWork at In TouchPressPermissionsFAQTerms of UseBroadcastThis Week on TVToday on RadioFind a StationAsk Dr. StanleyPodcastsIn Touch AppsTodays MomentStoreAccount LoginCustomer ServicePrivacy PolicyMagazineCurrent IssueSubscribe NowDaily DevotionLetter to the EditorCommunityRequest PrayerFacebookTwitterYouTubeResources30 Life PrinciplesAll Things Are NewArticlesSermon NotesBible StudiesSermon OutlinesGods PromisesChaplainsPartnershipWhat Is Partnership?DonateIn Touch MessengerIn Touch FoundationFrom the Pastors Heart Select a Language Contact Us © 2014 In Touch Ministries. All rights reserved. P.O. Box 7900, Atlanta, GA 30357 1-800-789-1473 toll-free Contact Customer Care
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